FCC targets Internet for oversight

May 6, 2010
The FCC wants more oversight of U.S. Internet carriers, which are providing service that is slower and more expensive than their counterparts abroad. Will this mean faster service right away? Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Brett Neely.

Online shopping starting to bank on fun

May 5, 2010
Entrepreneurs Melanie Moore and Susanne Greenfield wooed NYU's Stern School of Business with a business model for an online clothing site that focuses on the thrill of short-term auction. And Jeremy Hobson reports there's a growing trend here.

Publisher misses out on e-book rights

Apr 26, 2010
The works of late author William Styron are about to be published in digital form. But the author's long-time publisher won't collect the profits. Jeff Tyler explains.

U.S. promotes Muslim entrepreneurship

Apr 26, 2010
President Obama's Summit on Entrepreneurship is helping put the spotlight on U.S. economic ties with Muslim nations. As Mitchell Hartman reports, there are big opportunities for U.S. firms that work with Muslim entrepreneurs.

States, online retailers feud over taxes

Apr 21, 2010
Amazon is suing over an attempt by the state of North Carolina to target customers who've been avoiding sales taxes. Bob Moon reports.

More info sharing for Facebook users

Apr 20, 2010
Facebook wants to adapt its site to incorporate updates from non-Facebook sites, which would lead to a lot of potential for targeted ads. This also means more info for advertisers on your browsing habits. Jennifer Collins reports.

Rolling Stone offers paid archive online

Apr 19, 2010
Starting today, the archives of Rolling Stone will be available online dating back to 1967 for $30. Experts say the entire print industry will likely jump on this sort of trend. Caitlan Carroll reports.

For public good, not for profit.

New site allows you to rate coworkers

Apr 16, 2010
Peter Kazanjy, a co-founder of GetUnvarnished.com, talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new Web site, which lets people rate coworkers anonymously in categories like production and relationships.

What's a YouTube phenomenon worth?

Apr 16, 2010
How do you make money off a hit YouTube video that's been viewed millions of times? Rico Gagliano finds out.

How long can Google keep growing?

Apr 15, 2010
Google announced that its revenues grew 23% in the first quarter of the year. Earnings beat Wall Street expectations, but shares still fell in after-hours trading. Bob Moon reports.